Abstract: Autobiography or confessional? The title is not plagiarised from the literary offering by a certain Mr. Tim Griggs, but that of a short story that has been languishing in my archives for over ten years, an ironic comment on the requirement in modern Western society for a female to be attached and the difficulties in attaining this state of “bliss”.

Monday, 21 September 2009

Toady

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On the slopes of Creag an Lochain (at conk-out point) we came across this attractive amphibian

 

 

We spotted this slightly less colourful cousin by the path leading across Rannoch Moor to Glencoe

 

 

But in terms of sheer immensity, what could beat the Rannoch Frog Stone?

Monday, 1 June 2009

The Great Divide

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In Hungary, the European Parliament election campaign is in full swing.

 True to Form

It's got bells on it...

 fidesz09

fidesz092

eleg

 Reds Out!

Friday, 23 May 2008

Yearning

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Hungarian Parliament by Chameleon

Hungarian Parliament

Popular Sentiment by Chameleon

Popular Sentiment

Ödon Lechner by Chameleon

Ödön Lechner’s Post Office Savings Bank, Budapest

Ödön Lechner by Chameleon

Chain Bridge by Chameleon

Chain Bridge

Chain Bridge Lion by Chameleon

Chain Bridge Lion

Art Nouveau Mosaic, Budapest by Chameleon

Art Nouveau Mosaic, Budapest

Art Nouveau Facade, Budapest (Detail) by Chameleon

Centrál Kávéház by Chameleon

Centrál Kávéház

Szomorú kutyus by Chameleon

Szomorú kutyus

[These photographs were taken during the housewarming weekend in May 2008.  The complete set may be viewed here: Part One, Part Two, Part Three]

Saturday, 22 December 2007

Cloudless

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November Butterfly by Chameleon

Autumn Berries by Chameleon

Natural Light by Chameleon

Wednesday, 15 August 2007

Lure

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The Hermitage, Perthshire by ChameleonThe Hermitage, Perthshire

Vampire Attack at the Hermitage by Chameleon

The Waterfall at the Hermitage, Perthshire by Chameleon

The Hermitage, Perthshire by Chameleon

Ossian's Cave at the Hermitage, Perthshire by Chameleon
Ossian’s Cave at the HermitageTotem Pole at the Hermitage, Perthshire by Chameleon

Sunday, 29 July 2007

Heat Haze (Budapest)

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Than1 in Budapest by Chameleon

Blunt in Budapest by Chameleon

["It's too lovely for it not to end in tears..."
"What, the summer...?"]

Saturday, 28 July 2007

Load of Rubbish?

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["This is where Gyurcsány belongs"]

Friday, 25 May 2007

Lawnmarket

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Saturday, 19th May 2007

Street Portrait of Christine, Gordon and the Hungarian by Chameleon

Christine, Gordon and the Hungarian prove that Scottish Bloggers do not spend all their time huddled in cellar bars

Pensive Gordon by Chameleon

Gordon in pensive mood

Rosie in Blogger Mode by Chameleon

Rosie in blogger mode

Baxter by Chameleon

Baxter

Christine by Chameleon

Christine

Resplendent Peggy by Chameleon

Peggy

Tintin Goes Native by Chameleon

Tartan Tintin

Forlorn Hope by Chameleon

Dust to Dust

Maasai Warrior Dance by Chameleon

Hunter Square Warriors

Maasai Dance by Chameleon

Maasai Dance

Friday, 9 February 2007

Conjug-ated

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Saturday, February 3rd

Rodney Gardens Set by Ron

Rodney Gardens Set by Ron

Rodney Gardens Set by Ron

Rodney Gardens Set by Ron

Witnesses to the Deed

Rodney Gardens Set by Ron

Groom and Best Man

Rodney Gardens Set by Ron

The Ensemble

Men in Kilts by Ron

“The Full Kiltie”

Tumbleweed on the hen night and the wedding

Gordon on the wedding

Natalie on the wedding
Thank you, Peggy!

The complete set of photos can be viewed here:

Preparations

Ceremony

Formal Portraits

Reception

Saturday, 11 November 2006

Altar-ed States

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[Full photo set here]

Monday, 9 October 2006

Glasgow Blogmeet 7th October

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Alf by Chameleon


Alf

Gordon by Chameleon

Gordon

Jo by Chameleon

Jo

Neil by Chameleon

Neil

Pat by Chameleon

Patrick

Peggy Portrait by Chameleon

Peggy

Snookered by Chameleon

Richard B

Richard Leyton by Chameleon

Richard L

Quizmaster by Chameleon

Cue Victory?

Will

Focus by Chameleon

Sunday, 19 March 2006

Szeged (Part One)

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Even Communists go to Heaven by Chameleon

Comrade Angel by Chameleon

Comrade Angel by Chameleon

Comrade Angel by Chameleon

Comrade Angel by Chameleon

Her Tender Hands, Aba Novak Fresco, Szeged by Chameleon

Guiding Them Unto the Grave, Aba Novak Fresco, Szeged by Chameleon

Ghosts of the Fallen, Aba Novak Fresco, Szeged by Chameleon

Fallen Empire, Aba Novak Fresco, Szeged by Chameleon

Leading the Advance, Aba Novak Fresco, Szeged by Chameleon

Onward, Aba Novak Fresco, Szeged by Chameleon

Sunday, 19 February 2006

The Jolly Judge

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I sentence thee to a pint of finest Guinness by Chameleon

Incredulousness by Chameleon

David by Chameleon

Will by Chameleon

His Favourite Vice by Chameleon

Smiling Richard by Chameleon

Alf the Poll Tax Hero by Chameleon

Bondwoman by Chameleon

Svetlana by Chameleon

Young Cameronian by Chameleon

Three Gracing Us by Chameleon

On the Couch by Svetlana c/o Chameleon

Ewan by Chameleon

Morgana by Chameleon

Gottle of Geer by Chameleon

Rafters made to make your mouth water by Chameleon

Royal Mile Ambiance by Chameleon

Monday, 26 December 2005

Steel and Stone

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Iron Horse by Chameleon

Iron Horse by Chameleon

Iron Horse by Chameleon

Iron Horse by Chameleon

Dienstmann 73 by Chameleon

Dienstmann 73 by Chameleon

Dum-Dum by Chameleon

Bärenbier by Chameleon

Poor Doggie by Chameleon

Vanquished by Chameleon

Radiant Virgin by Chameleon

Magnificat by Chameleon

Keinen Bock by Chameleon

Lion by Chameleon

Maiden by Chameleon

Wisdom by Chameleon

Mania by Chameleon

Agony by Chameleon

Door (Detail) by Chameleon

Owl by Chameleon

Tuesday, 20 December 2005

Tug of War

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G devises a novel feeding method...
G devises a novel feeding method…

Saturday, 26 November 2005

Cold Snap

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Snowy Fence by Chameleon

Penguin's Dinner Table by Chameleon
Not ideal for a garden party…unless you happen to be a penguin

Snow-Crested Eagle by Chameleon

Snowy Car by Chameleon

At Kraainem Metro by Chameleon

Gotcha by Chameleon

Zed takes a sip by Chameleon

Little Fucker by Chameleon

Cock a Leg by Chameleon

The Dog's Bollocks by Chameleon

Choker by Chameleon

Pub Window by Chameleon

Zed by Chameleon

Monday, 21 November 2005

Leafdrift

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The River Garry

The River Garry, Perthshire

Leaf-strewn path

Leaves and sunshine by Chameleon

Leaf cascade by Chameleon

Monday, 7 November 2005

Amber and Bubble II

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Bubble Hangs Loose

Bubble Chills Out

Bubble Relaxes

Bubble in the Autumnal Light I

Portrait of Bubble Autumn 2005

Bubble Autumn 2005

Bubble in Profile 2005

Portrait of Amber 2005

Amber in the Garden Autumn 2005

Amber in Autumn Glow 2005

Bubble the Muncher

Amber Attacks the Broccoli Stem

Amber Devours her Greens

Amber Tucks In

Saturday, 15 October 2005

Autumnal

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Autumn Spirit by Chameleon

Autumn Spirit Closeup by Chameleon

Art Nouveau by Chameleon

Art Nouveau by Chameleon

Art Nouveau by Chameleon

Dog emptying this way by Chameleon

Spaced Out Muse by Chameleon

Oops I dropped a load by Chameleon

Autumn Glory by Chameleon

Taken from behind

Balcony Address by Chameleon

Satyr and Nymph by Chameleon

Exhaustion by Chameleon

Burnished by Chameleon

Monday, 10 October 2005

Reflection

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[For Stormwind]

Reflections in Loch Tummel

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